Porto want Moreira on loan for longer to decide on a permanent move | OneFootball

The management of São Paulo has already been informed by Porto that the club is interested in extending the loan of right-back Moreira for another six months to better evaluate whether or not to make a permanent purchase.

The information was initially reported by the portal ‘Bola Vip‘ and confirmed to AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR by sources from the top ranks of São Paulo football.

According to the Tricolor directors, the understanding of the Portuguese club is that, in addition to the extra period to assess the potential of the young talent from Cotia, a new six-month loan would be more in line with the European calendar and allow for better planning of Porto's squad.

The fact is that Moreira had a good start with the Portuguese club's B team, but suffered an injury that sidelined him for two months, hindering his integration into Porto's main squad.

Moreira is on loan from the Tricolor to the Portuguese until the end of December, with a fixed purchase price of 2.5 million euros (about R$ 15.3 million) for 50% of the rights. The Brazilians will retain 40%. The remaining 10% belongs to the player.

With European descent and experience in both Brazilian and Portuguese youth national teams, the right-back has long been a target for the giants of the Old Continent.

However, the negotiation with Porto only happened for two reasons: the lack of confidence that the then São Paulo coach, Luis Zubeldía, had in his football, and also the negotiations to bring forward the arrival of left-back Wendell, who had a pre-agreement with the Tricolor after the end of his contract with Porto in July, and ended up being released early to join Morumbi.

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